African-Inspired Peanut Stew

Name: African-Inspired Peanut Stew
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (optional); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 medium-size yellow onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional); 3 cups cooked kidney beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice; 3 cups cooked kidney beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 6 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or Swiss chard; 6 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or Swiss chard; 1½ cups vegetable broth; ⅓ cup peanut butter, preferably crunchy; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
6 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

This colorful stew has a deep, rich flavor owing to the peanut butter and spices, and it’s so easy to make. Crunchy peanut butter works especially well in this dish, adding an extra layer of texture. Serve over rice, couscous, or quinoa.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
1 medium-size yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves

Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer, then stir in the ginger (if using), coriander, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Alternatively, omit the oil and sauté these ingredients in a few tablespoons of water or combine them in a m